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Cloud computing services: Lease vs. own
Many services and applications can be handled by cloud computing providers. But enterprises should look carefully at cost before deciding whether to lease or own. Feature
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Cloud propels HPC sector
High-performance computing has been a bright spot in IT spending, but if IT can overcome challenges, HPC in the cloud can boost the sector even more. Feature
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Introducing IT chargeback to meter private cloud use
IT chargeback is a vital cog in your private cloud wheel. To properly bill users for IT resources, choose one of these four models. Column
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Non-IT sees cloud computing advantages, drives adoption
IT pros who jumped into virtualization remain hesitant to cross the cloud chasm – and that could be bad for business. Can IT pros overlook cloud gaps? Feature
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Can Amazon Web Services' cloud offerings evolve with the times?
Amazon Web Services cloud is the de-facto industry leader. This AWS deep dive explains why and looks at what the IaaS vendor must do to keep its lead. Feature
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To find cloud cost savings, all you need is a little patience
Cloud computing can save enterprises big bucks if they choose the right cloud services and remain patient for it to kick in. Feature
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The power of private cloud: A tale of three clouds
Private cloud can be more cost-effective than pay-as-you-go public cloud for small and large enterprises. These company profiles offer some proof. guide
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FAQ: The lowdown on open source cloud computing
Major vendors and IT shops hype open source cloud products as the key to building a cloud environment. Before making the jump, you need all the facts. Feature
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Why the cloud of today isn't the cloud of tomorrow
Because cloud has so much room to grow, it can be foolish to predict its future based on the proliferation and success of today's cloud projects. Feature
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Calculating the cost advantages of private cloud
In the right situation, private cloud can save you money. This chapter excerpt explains the value in estimating the pricing benefits of an in-house cloud. Chapter Excerpt
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Sequestration stymies federal government cloud ambitions
The federal government is under mandates to consolidate data centers and deliver IT as a Service, but sequestration makes this easier said than done. News | 22 May 2013
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Google Compute Engine prices on par with AWS -- for now
Conventional wisdom has Google and AWS locked in the Price War of the Titans with the launch of GCE, but a deeper look reveals a different truth. News | 16 May 2013
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Harvard Business Publishing shares cloud migration lessons learned
Despite a recent, costly server upgrade, Harvard Business Publishing opted to migrate to the cloud. Is the risk worth the potential rewards? News | 09 May 2013
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Making cloud computing cost models work for you
Cloud computing brings its own cost model, and IT managers can use tools and common sense to keep an eye on the numbers. News | 15 Apr 2013
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Public cloud ROI diminished by app migration snags, subscription fees
IT experts crunch the numbers and find that some apps may be more cost-effective kept in-house than shoehorned into public cloud infrastructures. News | 28 Mar 2013
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Cloud cost analysis tools shave thousands off AWS bills
Cloud cost analysis tools from Cloudyn, CloudCheckr and others give Amazon Web Services customers' wallets a break. News | 04 Mar 2013
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The greening of Windows Azure: Microsoft ready to take on AWS
Microsoft's Windows Azure strategy -- integration with System Center 2012 and a low price -- make it a viable alternative to AWS for cloud computing. News | 28 Feb 2013
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Virtual private clouds offer customers SLA security
Virtual private clouds can get the best of both the public and private cloud worlds, some enterprises say. News | 23 Jan 2013
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Microsoft plays 'follow the leader,' cuts Azure cloud storage costs
In a move to remain competitive, after Amazon and Google cut cloud storage rates, Microsoft follows suit, slashing Azure storage by 28%. News | 06 Dec 2012
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Amazon EC2 price cuts signal IaaS land grab
Fierce competition in the IaaS market is good news for customers. Case in point: Amazon's latest 20% price cut on EC2 instances. News | 02 Nov 2012
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Buyer strategies for cloud price cuts
When cloud providers slash prices, it makes it tough for cloud buyers to find the real value. Here are some coping strategies for handling price cuts. Tip
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Reducing cloud storage costs from BI, real data analysis
BI and data analytics are promising cloud apps, but data storage costs halt enterprise adoption. Data abstraction and other processes can cut costs. Tip
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Optimizing your AWS cloud storage options
AWS offers three cloud storage services, each with a different costs and features. Assess the benefits and drawbacks of each to find the best fit. Tip
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Tools that determine your cloud ROI
Companies adopt cloud under the promise of cost savings, but is that a reality? Providers aim to prove cost benefits with cloud ROI tools. Tip
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You're charging me for what?! Deconstructing your AWS cloud bill
With the array of AWS cloud services offered, your bill can get confusing. Learn how to decipher your cloud bill so you don't get sticker shock. Tip
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Cloud computing feeds competitiveness among consumers and vendors
Move over, cost savings. Competitive advantage steals top slot for reasons why enterprises will adopt cloud services in 2013, shows IDC survey. Tip
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Big data tools give enterprises more data analytics options
Big data means big business when teamed with cloud. Using a big data appliance is convenient but could get costly for the average enterprise. Tip
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Controlling skyrocketing costs of cloud computing
Cloud development and management tools are vital, but the costs of cloud computing can derail an enterprise that's unrealistic about goals and skills. Tip
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A CFO's five-point cloud deployment checklist
While CFOs may respect IT's reasons for cloud, corporate finance execs may not be aware of nontechnical factors that could affect the bottom line. Tip
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Business factors of building a private cloud infrastructure
Though its benefits are well known, private cloud isn't a quick fix for all companies. Ensure it meets your business goals and workload expectations. Tip
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What factors should I consider before buying AWS reserved instances?
Reserved instances can be purchased from AWS for a lower rate than on-demand instances, but they might not always be the right fit. Answer
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What are the limits of cloud cost analysis tools?
Cloud cost analysis tools help to cut costs for cloud services, but they don't exist in a vacuum. IT pros must follow through on recommendations. Answer
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Would third-party cloud cost analysis tools benefit my company?
Proprietary cloud cost analysis tools, such as Amazon CloudWatch, can help some companies, but sometimes a third party is needed. Answer
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utility storage
Utility storage is a service model in which a provider makes storage capacity available to an individual, an organization or a business unit on a pay-per-use basis. The utility model is sometimes called metered services or storage on demand. Definition
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hybrid IT
Hybrid IT is an approach to enterprise computing in which an organization provides and manages some information technology (IT) resources in-house but uses cloud-based services for others. Definition
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hybrid cloud
A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment in which an organization provides and manages some resources in-house and has others provided externally. For example, an organization might use a public cloud service, such as Amazon Simple Storage Ser... Definition
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Joyent CEO pokes holes in Amazon's cloud
Joyent CEO and co-founder David Young stops by to discuss battling Amazon in the public cloud and why he thinks Amazon's cloud architecture is flawed. Video
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Cloud storage startup CEO analyzes the future of cloud
The founder and CEO of cloud storage startup Nasuni offers his two cents on the future of cloud storage and the companies that will end up ruling the cloud computing market. Video
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Ten minutes with 10 cloud startups
At Cloud Connect, we interviewed 10 cloud startups in 10 minutes. Each company got one minute to explain what their product is and why enterprise IT shops should care. Video
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Top five reasons IT pros should care about cloud computing
Why cloud computing? It's been an oft-asked question, but that's slowly changing. Find out five top reasons to care about the cloud, plus a few more for good measure. Podcasts
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Calculating cloud computing TCO
Bernard Golden, CEO of cloud computing consulting firm HyperStratus, explains how to calculate cloud computing's total cost of ownership. Video
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Cloud management pricing and licensing
Learn about the pricing details and licensing structures associated with cloud management tools in part two of our podcast with Andi Mann, vice president of research with Enterprise Management Associates. Podcast
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Liquid Web opens 'cloud'-enabling data center
A Web hoster will run Storm, it own cloud computing platform. at its new data center in Michigan. Storm will compete with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud and other offerings. Video
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The value of cloud computing to the enterprise
Learn about the value of cloud computing, along with the advantages of this evolving technology, in part two of our podcast with Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director at THINKstrategies Inc. Podcast
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Sequestration stymies federal government cloud ambitions
The federal government is under mandates to consolidate data centers and deliver IT as a Service, but sequestration makes this easier said than done. News
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Google Compute Engine prices on par with AWS -- for now
Conventional wisdom has Google and AWS locked in the Price War of the Titans with the launch of GCE, but a deeper look reveals a different truth. News
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Buyer strategies for cloud price cuts
When cloud providers slash prices, it makes it tough for cloud buyers to find the real value. Here are some coping strategies for handling price cuts. Tip
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Harvard Business Publishing shares cloud migration lessons learned
Despite a recent, costly server upgrade, Harvard Business Publishing opted to migrate to the cloud. Is the risk worth the potential rewards? News
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What factors should I consider before buying AWS reserved instances?
Reserved instances can be purchased from AWS for a lower rate than on-demand instances, but they might not always be the right fit. Answer
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Reducing cloud storage costs from BI, real data analysis
BI and data analytics are promising cloud apps, but data storage costs halt enterprise adoption. Data abstraction and other processes can cut costs. Tip
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What are the limits of cloud cost analysis tools?
Cloud cost analysis tools help to cut costs for cloud services, but they don't exist in a vacuum. IT pros must follow through on recommendations. Answer
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Would third-party cloud cost analysis tools benefit my company?
Proprietary cloud cost analysis tools, such as Amazon CloudWatch, can help some companies, but sometimes a third party is needed. Answer
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Making cloud computing cost models work for you
Cloud computing brings its own cost model, and IT managers can use tools and common sense to keep an eye on the numbers. News
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Cloud computing services: Lease vs. own
Many services and applications can be handled by cloud computing providers. But enterprises should look carefully at cost before deciding whether to lease or own. Feature
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As CIOs and managers review their IT budgets and strive to cut costs, a cloud computing architecture can be attractive given zero up-front capital costs for hardware and software and multi-tenant, pooled-resources for flexible scaling up or down. Cloud providers claim it also lowers IT staffing requirements. Get news and resources on the benefits and risks involved in cloud computing pricing and economics, including enacting cost-saving initiatives, a possible loss of control of your infrastructure and a lack of in-house IT expertise when you need it. This topic also covers the economics of cloud computing and EC2 pricing.